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"My friends and I have been wondering if we could make a game and send our idea to your company... - Lenexa, KS
We are always glad that our video games are stimulating the imaginations of our players. Unfortunately, for various legal reasons we are not allowed to use your proposals or send them to our product development people in Japan."
I'd sort of be interested to know what those legal reasons are.
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"I have heard Icarus from Kid Icarus pronounced many ways. How do you pronounce it? - Michael Hawthorne, Abilene, TX
Icarus is pronounced Ik' uh res (with the first syllable rhyming with "pick." The name comes from the Greek myth about a boy who made wings out of feathers and wax. He flew too close to the sun, though, melted his wings, and fell to his doom."
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"I think the time has come to confess all. Whoever said Nintendo is for kids is right, but let's not forget the Grandpas and Grandmas.
My wife and I and Samus are currently blasting Zeebetite chambers on our way to the Mother Brain after a frantic call to your hotline to determine where the ince gun was. Once we complete this task, we have to wait for Zelda II because the mighty swords have rescued Zelda in both episodes two times, conquered the might forces of danger hand in hand with Kid Icarus (both times) and, of course, let's not forget what started it all - those rotten Hammer Bros. We got 'em.
I must add that all this was done with the help of the Advantage joystick, except for the Mario caper. A must for Grandparents! Why beat yourself to death, turbo them! Please tell Mom and Dad about the role playing series but don't forget Grandpa and Grandma either. Better hold off on Punch-Out!! for a while." - Jim and Dot McGirr, Brecksvill, OH
I am quite scared of these people.
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"Do your Nintendo tapes only last five years? Does it matter if you set them on chairs or if you put the controllers on the floor? - Brian Clegg
The term "tape" is a slang term that refers to a game cartridge, but NES Game Paks actually contain no tape at all. A game should last indefinitely. The only exception might be a game that uses a battery for memory, such as 'Zelda. The batteries should last for at least five years, but if at some point you are having a problem, please call our Consumer Service line at 1-800-422-2602. By the way, we do not recommend placing a cartridge (or any part of the game) where it could be sat or stepped on. Try to keep your game free of moisture and dust, and away from very hot or cold temperatures."
Should last indefinitely? Fat chance.
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"I have noticed that Howard Phillips looks just like Little Mac on Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! Is this just a coincidence or was Little Mac made to look like Howard Phillips? - Michale Barrow, Indianapolis, IN
It was not a preconceived notion to make Little Mac look just like Howard. It must be one of those amazing coincidences."
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"I am a nine-year-old third grade student at Highland Park Elementary School in Austin, TX. It took me nearly nine months of saving my allowance and doing odd jobs around the house to save up to buy a Nintendo system. I also have saved up to buy a few of the Game Paks. I really appreciate my NES since I had to work so hard to get it.
One day my teacher asked each student to write an article for our school newspaper, The Austin American Scottie.
I took a poll for my article and found out many interesting things about the NES, including the fact that Nintendo is the most popular type. Everybody at school was so interested in my article that they made it the front page story with a BIG headline. I thought you might like to see it. - George Ward, Austin, TX
The article looks terrific, George! Congratulations on a job very well done. The following is an excerpt from George's article in the Austin American Scottie:
FAD SWEEPS THROUGH HIGHLAND PARK
by George Ward
Austin, TX - At Highland Park School you can hear lots of kids talking about Nintendos, Ataris, and Segas. What in the world are they talking about? These are the names of three popular home video entertainment systems. A questionnaire was passed around to find out more about them. It was given to all of the third graders the week of March 21st. Here are the results.
Forty-eight students answered the questionnaire. Of those forty-eight, thirty-five have played on a home entertainment system. Of the famous name brands, Nintendo was by far the most popular with 16 votes. Various brands of computers were second (11 votes), Atari was third (7) and Sega was fourth with only two votes.
Try the same poll again nowadays and Nintendo has next to no shot of winning.
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"Mike Tyson's great, the man in black; He's got more power than Little Mac. He can really go, when he gets in the right; He starts his moves when the bell goes ding.
To get in the right to play the best; First, you have to beat the rest. You think Mike Tyson can't be beat; But if you have the strength, You can knock him off his feet. - Paul Woods, Janesville, WI
Pretty powerful poem, Paul."
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"A few months ago, my mother said how sometimes her life was monotonous. I told her, 'Why don't you play games on the Nintendo Entertainment System?' She said, 'What difference would it make?' The next day she tried and ever since that she has been beaming alines, turtle bopping, punching wrestlers, knocking out boxers, designing courses (tracks), racing cars, saving royal madiens, defeating monsters, etc. Thank you. - Edward Charlotin, Linden, NJ
Our pleasure, Edward."
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